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My 30-Day Build Challenge: LEGO Architecture Studio

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

Kicking off a 30-day LEGO build challenge with an architecture theme.

The LEGO Millennium Falcon Arrives With a New Look as a Pedicab

May 4, 2018Rory Bristol

In celebration of Star Wars Day and the upcoming release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ LEGO has built a massive Millennium Falcon pedicab that now offers free rides around Bryant Park in Manhattan.

Legoland California’s Newest (Castle) Hotel Is Now Open!

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018Jenny Bristol2

The brand new Legoland Castle Hotel is now open at the Legoland California resort in Carlsbad, California!

Welcome Springtime With LEGO

April 16, 2018April 15, 2018Jenny Bristol

Build on the season’s beginnings with some themed and some new LEGO sets.

Happy 40th Anniversary to the LEGO Minifigure!

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018Jenny Bristol

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO Minifigure. Which one was your first?

‘LEGO The Incredibles’ Videogame Trailer

March 28, 2018March 29, 2018Ken Denmead

Dash on over and check out this announcement trailer for the all new ‘LEGO The Incredibles’ videogame!

LEGO Kits for Your Kids’ Easter Baskets

March 26, 2018March 25, 2018Jenny Bristol1

This year, consider adding a bit less chocolate and a bit more LEGO to your kids’ Easter baskets.

LEGO’s Mission to Mars Set: Bricks and Special Pieces and Shapes!

March 24, 2018March 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

This is not your grandfather’s open-ended LEGO set. This one has a rainbow of colors, and very interesting pieces and accessories. Including a loaf of bread.

Breaking: ‘Tron: Legacy’ (Finally) Goes Analog with LEGO® Ideas

March 22, 2018March 21, 2018Rory Bristol

Eight years ago, ‘Tron: Legacy’ revived the cult classic Tron universe. Thanks to LEGO® Ideas, we now get to see another revival with the TRON: Legacy (21314) kit featuring 3 minifigures, 2 Light Cycles, and a pile of extras.

Bee Mine! A LEGO Valentine’s Day Tale

February 5, 2018February 4, 2018Jenny Bristol

This Valentine’s Day, tell someone you love them with a heart made of LEGO.

Word Wednesday! DK’s ‘LEGO City Busy Word Book’

January 31, 2018March 29, 2018Robin Brooks

DK’s LEGO City Busy Word Book will build your child’s vocabulary and inspire their imaginative play. But can you find the pretzel?

LEGO Celebrates 60th Anniversary With NYC LEGO Brick Stunt!

January 26, 2018Jenny Bristol

Today and this weekend, go to New York City’s Flatiron Plaza to check out LEGO’s 60th anniversary stunt!

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LEGO Asks for Space Set Ideas

January 23, 2018January 22, 2018Tim Bailey2

LEGO is looking for your ideas for a Moments in Space set to produce! Submission deadline is February 9, 2018.

Brand New, Open-Ended LEGO Sets Celebrate the Brick’s 60th Anniversary!

January 5, 2018March 22, 2018Jenny Bristol

Build your way through 2018 with these brand new, open-ended LEGO sets to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the LEGO brick!

The Complete LEGO ‘Star Wars’ Gift Guide

December 19, 2017December 30, 2017Rory Bristol

Give the whole cast to your Geek, avoiding duplicate minifigures without the search. Warning: This article includes spoilers for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’ If you want to skip any text, the minifig characters are listed below each set, so you can find all the characters you’re looking for without reading about them.

LEGO Architecture’s Arc de Triomphe

December 16, 2017December 30, 2017Jenny Bristol

Take a trip around the world with LEGO! Next stop: Paris, and the Arc de Triomphe.

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2017 #3: Toys

December 4, 2017Sophie Brown

The GeekMoms share their suggestions for the best toy gifts this holiday season, from construction to chemistry, puzzling to plush.

Coming in January, LEGO Creator Expert Downtown Diner!

November 29, 2017December 14, 2017Jenny Bristol

A brand new LEGO Creator Expert set, Downtown Diner, will be available starting in January!

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Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in Oct-Nov 2017

November 15, 2017May 25, 2020Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Lisa, Rebecca, Melissa, Sophie, and Chris share their favorite books from the last month.

Introducing LEGO House: Home of the Brick!

September 21, 2017Jenny Bristol

LEGO’s new masterpiece of an attraction, LEGO House, opens in Billund, Denmark, on September 28, 2017!

Beat the Summer Boredom Blues With LEGO!

August 13, 2017Jenny Bristol

Check out the LEGO Creator Space Shuttle Explorer for summer afternoon fun for you and your kids!

Movies + LEGO = Stop Motion Fun With Klutz’s ‘LEGO Make Your Own Movie’

August 7, 2017Jenny Bristol2

Getting started with LEGO stop-motion animation is easier than ever with Klutz’s ‘LEGO Make Your Own Movie’ book and kit.

Get in the Patriotic Spirit With This Time Lapse of a LEGO Statue of Liberty

July 2, 2017December 16, 2017Jackie Reeve

Everyone loves a time lapse video, and a LEGO Statue of Liberty time lapse is just what Independence Day was missing.

Breaking-LEGO Announces Brick Sets for ‘Justice League’

June 29, 2017Rory Bristol

Spinning off from the upcoming “Justice League” move are three new sets: The Battle of Atlantis, Knightcrawler Tunnel Attack, and Flying Fox: Batmobile Airlift Attack.

Exclusive LEGO Reveal of New Sets for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’

June 22, 2017Jamie Greene

Debuting today are the first wave of sets for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie,’ including these five incredible sets.

LEGO ‘D&D’ – A Match Made in My Own Personal Heaven

June 10, 2017May 19, 2018Simon Yule10

When I recently began DMing ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ games for a group of friends, it made absolute sense to me to incorporate my other favorite hobby: LEGO. After all, it was a resource I had in plentiful supply.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 9

June 5, 2017Simon Yule1

The monk lit a torch and the gnome started to glow. Out of the silence, a soul-rending screech was heard that got louder as it echoed around the canyon, a damned soul howling into the darkness. Oh dear.

Breaking: New LEGO Kits for Upcoming Film ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

June 1, 2017Rory Bristol

Hyping up for Thor: Ragnarok (due to hit theaters on November 3, 2017), LEGO has announced two new LEGO Super Heroes sets based on the movie.

‘Star Wars’ 40th: Our Favorite Merch From Across the Galaxy

May 25, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Today is the 40th anniversary of ‘Star Wars.’ To celebrate, GeekMoms and GeekDads are sharing our favorite merch from across the galaxy far, far away.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 7

May 24, 2017February 5, 2018Simon Yule

We were scattered around the clearing, recovering from the witch battle as a tall, pale man appeared out of the mists before us. Dressed in a very fine suit and with slicked back hair, he confidently strode towards us, two fierce wolves prowling in file behind. Strahd Von Zarovich…

Tag: LEGO

My 30-Day Build Challenge: LEGO Architecture Studio

The LEGO Millennium Falcon Arrives With a New Look as a Pedicab

Legoland California’s Newest (Castle) Hotel Is Now Open!

Welcome Springtime With LEGO

Happy 40th Anniversary to the LEGO Minifigure!

‘LEGO The Incredibles’ Videogame Trailer

LEGO Kits for Your Kids’ Easter Baskets

LEGO’s Mission to Mars Set: Bricks and Special Pieces and Shapes!

Breaking: ‘Tron: Legacy’ (Finally) Goes Analog with LEGO® Ideas

Bee Mine! A LEGO Valentine’s Day Tale

Word Wednesday! DK’s ‘LEGO City Busy Word Book’

LEGO Celebrates 60th Anniversary With NYC LEGO Brick Stunt!

LEGO Asks for Space Set Ideas

Brand New, Open-Ended LEGO Sets Celebrate the Brick’s 60th Anniversary!

The Complete LEGO ‘Star Wars’ Gift Guide

LEGO Architecture’s Arc de Triomphe

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2017 #3: Toys

Coming in January, LEGO Creator Expert Downtown Diner!

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in Oct-Nov 2017

Introducing LEGO House: Home of the Brick!

Beat the Summer Boredom Blues With LEGO!

Movies + LEGO = Stop Motion Fun With Klutz’s ‘LEGO Make Your Own Movie’

Get in the Patriotic Spirit With This Time Lapse of a LEGO Statue of Liberty

Breaking-LEGO Announces Brick Sets for ‘Justice League’

Exclusive LEGO Reveal of New Sets for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’

LEGO ‘D&D’ – A Match Made in My Own Personal Heaven

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 9

Breaking: New LEGO Kits for Upcoming Film ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

‘Star Wars’ 40th: Our Favorite Merch From Across the Galaxy

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 7

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